Characterization of off-stagnation point pyrolysis in plasma flows using optical measurement techniques
L.M.A. Theuns (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
Ferry F.J. Schrijer – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerodynamics)
BW W. van Oudheusden – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerodynamics)
G. Eitelberg – Mentor (TU Delft - Flight Performance and Propulsion)
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Abstract
After the invention of the rocket mankind saw a new possibility to study the universe and other planets than Earth by space travel. Since then man has achieved to orbit Earth, land on the Moon and Mars. The constant increase in the demands of future space exploration mission make that also the equipment needs to be _t to the task. For example in 2020 NASA aims at returning a sample from Mars back to Earth [NASA Mars Exploration Program & Missions].